Level of Physical Activity in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease After Phase 2 of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Cardiac Rehabilitation, Coronary Disease/ rehabilitation, Motor Activity, Surveys and QuestionnairesAbstract
Introduction: Regular physical activity reduces the risk of mortality and morbidity in patients with coronary disease, regardless of other lifestyle modifications. Reassignment to effort and encouragement to practice regular physical activity are key components of cardiac rehabilitation programs (CRP). The goal of this study is to characterize the physical activity levels of patients with coronary disease after have completed the effort reconditioning program (ERP) of the CRP.
Material and Methods: Demographic data and clinical history were obtained of the SClinic computing platform. To assess the level of weekly physical activity of the patients, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was applied either in person or by phone. From the calculation of the METs made in different types of exercise throughout the week, it was possible to attribute to each patient a value called “total activity score” that allows the categorization of the sample into groups, sedentary, moderately active and active.
Results: Fifty-five patients (71% males, mean age 53 years) were included in the study. 62% of the patients surveyed maintained regular physical activity, with 26% being classified as active and 36% moderately active. It has been found that there is a statistically significant difference in the level of weekly physical activity practiced when comparing patients over 55 years of age and with less than 55 years of age (p<0.05), presenting these last higher levels of physical activity. Patients who have completed cardiac rehabilitation treatment longer ago (more than 1 year) appear to be more likely to be sedentary than patients who have recently completed the rehabilitation program.
Conclusion: PRE is an integral part of CRP, and it is expected that patients will acquire habits of exercise and/or physical activity through this intervention. It has been found that younger patients maintain a more sustained practice of physical activity.
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